# in wine, there is truth

> English word · Proverb

## Definitions
1. Statements made or expressed under the influence of alcohol reveal true beliefs that are not expressed when sober.

## Etymology
Calque of Latin in vīnō vēritās.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-wine-there-is-truth